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Photo contest open for Lake Living magazine

News Staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Whether it’s enjoying a cozy fire in a lakeside cabin, fishing the icy waters or hiking on a trail, winter is great at Northeast Georgia’s lakes. Lake Living magazine is looking for photos that represent this beautiful time of year at the lake.
Habersham County Sheriff's Investigator George Cason shows reporters a picture from the Tallulah Falls school zone camera of Deb Collier's van traveling toward Clayton on Sept. 10.

Habersham County Sheriff's Investigator George Cason shows reporters a picture from the Tallulah Falls school zone camera of Deb Collier's van traveling toward Clayton on Sept. 10.

Investigators still piecing together Collier's murder

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 30, 2022
   The attention to Deborrah Collier’s murder has spread nationally – and even internationally – because of its bizarre nature, but Habersham County Sheriff’s Investigatrors said Friday that they do not expect a quick answer to the puzzle.
Gov. Brian Kemp meets with emergency personnel Wednesday in preparation for any potential emergency situations that arise from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Submitted

Gov. Brian Kemp meets with emergency personnel Wednesday in preparation for any potential emergency situations that arise from the remnants of Hurricane Ian. GOVERNOR’S OFFICE/Submitted

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Better safe than sorry, county eyes Ian

Amaris E. Rodriguez
Friday, September 30, 2022
With a major hurricane expected to bring heavy rains to Georgia this weekend, Habersham County is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. Already landing in Cuba on Tuesday, Hurricane Ian then made its way to Florida, putting approximately 2.
Habersham Central juniors Joseph Attard and Dorothy Krei disappeared from their homes sometime in the early morning hours of Sept. 17.

Habersham Central juniors Joseph Attard and Dorothy Krei disappeared from their homes sometime in the early morning hours of Sept. 17.

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All’s quiet on Habersham runaway teenage couple

Matthew Osborne
Friday, September 30, 2022
It has been almost two weeks since two Habersham County teens ran away from home, and there have been no substantive leads to aid their return. Habersham Central juniors Joseph Attard and Dorothy Krei disappeared from their homes sometime in the early morning hours of Sept. 17.
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Public meetings

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
The following public meetings are scheduled from Oct. 3-6. Habersham County Airport Commission: 9 a.m. regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 3, in the county administration building at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville. Clarkesville City Council: 5 p.m. work session, 6 p.m. regular meeting Monday, Oct.
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Community Calendar

News Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022
Estate sale Saturday: An estate sale benefitting Habersham Baptist Church will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sale will be held at 2916 Habersham Mills Road, Demorest. Festival in Lula: Lula Belton Historical Society presents 2022 Lula Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m.
Families sit and enjoy fresh boiled peanuts in front of the Big Red Apple during the festival Saturday, The event had perfect weather and was one of the largest Big Red Apple festivals ever. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Families sit and enjoy fresh boiled peanuts in front of the Big Red Apple during the festival Saturday, The event had perfect weather and was one of the largest Big Red Apple festivals ever. ZACH TAYLOR/Special

Big Red Apple Festival 2022

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Amy Franklin smiles as Baby Llama Bean nuzzles Nicole Taylor of Spirit Fiber Works which will bring alpacas, sheep and angorra goats to the St. Paul Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1. JAMES THOMAS/Submitted

Amy Franklin smiles as Baby Llama Bean nuzzles Nicole Taylor of Spirit Fiber Works which will bring alpacas, sheep and angorra goats to the St. Paul Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1. JAMES THOMAS/Submitted

St. Paul the Apostle festival coming Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Cleveland will again hold its Fall Festival on the church grounds starting at 10 a.m. and extending until 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. Beginning in 1974, the Fall Festival continues to grow with new features and many surprises.